alone. Ride-by-wire controls
the front and rear cylinder banks
independently, and five riding
modes—Rain, Road, Sport, plus
two customizable Track set-
tings—adjust power delivery,
traction, suspension and engine
braking.
The V4 is matched to a six-
speed gearbox with a slipper
clutch, quickshifter and auto-
blipper. Short internal gearing is
offset by a taller final drive for
more relaxed highway cruising.
A cast aluminum frame is tuned
for road feel as well as perfor-
mance. Fully adjustable semi-
active Marzocchi suspension
can switch between comfort and
track firmness on the fly.
Brembo Hypure monobloc
calipers and dual 330mm floating
rotors handle braking, supported
by lean-sensitive ABS. Light-
weight carbon BST wheels come
standard, fitted with Pirelli Diablo
Supercorsa V4 SP tires (120/
70 front, 200/55 rear).
A Bosch 10.3 electronics
suite delivers cornering traction
control, ABS, wheelie and slide
control, launch control, hill start
assist, and cornering cruise
control. An eight-inch TFT with
smartphone and GoPro integra-
tion, telemetry, and remote app
access rounds out the package.
Pricing and availability are
forthcoming.
It also features a multi-func-
tion LCD instrument panel
and smartphone connectiv-
ity with Yamaha Y-Connect.
The WR125R is available
in three color options: Team
Yamaha Blue. Matte Stealth
Black and Ice Storm.
The WR's MSRP is $3999 and
is expected to arrive at dealer-
ships this month.
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Yamaha's new WR125R retails for just $3999.
featuring similarly sculpted side
fairings, a partial front cowl,
an adjustable windscreen, and
standard handguards to enhance
wind protection on longer rides.
The V-twin receives an updat-
ed intake with a shorter airbox
outlet to boost upper-rpm pull.
Suzuki lists output at 72 horse-
power at 8500 rpm and 47 lb-ft
at 6800 rpm. A new two-stage
catalytic system with upstream
and downstream O₂ sensors
ensures compliance with Euro
5+ emissions standards.
Rider aids include three throt-
tle maps (A, B and Wet C), three-
level traction control, cornering
ABS, a bidirectional quickshifter,
and low-rpm assist. The steel
trellis frame traces its roots to
the SV650 but has been updated
for better mass centralization
and tuned flex. Ergonomics are
more relaxed, with a higher and
closer handlebar, lower pegs,
and a 31.3-inch seat height. A tu-
bular rear grab-rail also functions
as a luggage rack.
Suspension comes via a
41mm fork with 4.9 inches of
travel and a linkage-type rear
shock with 5.1 inches of travel.
Braking is handled by twin
290mm discs and four-piston
calipers. The 17-inch wheels
wear Pirelli Angel GT II tires.
A 4.2-inch TFT with smart-
phone connectivity is standard.
Fuel capacity is 4.6 gallons; curb
weight is 465 pounds. U.S. pric-
ing and availability are TBA.
